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Guys I have a 2001 Ford Ranger Edge. Sometimes it starts with no issues and sometime absolutely not...

Guys I have a 2001 Ford Ranger Edge. Sometimes it starts with no issues and sometime absolutely nothing. I will let it set and come back later and it will start like nothing happened. I had the battery checked and it is good. What other things should I check?

I recently bought a 2001 Ford Ranger Edge with the 3.0 V6. I drove it doing errands and stopped several places with no issues. I happened to stop at a parts store to pick up some supplies and when I came out and tried to start the truck it would no even turn over. Not one sound. I went inside and had the guy behind the counter check the battery and it was good. Then he asked me to try again and it cranked right up no problems. What all possible things could cause this. This is my fishing truck and I do not want to get stuck out in the middle of now where. Thanks, Ken

No I think something else. Check the smaller wire running to the starter, follow it back from the starter solenoid to see if there is some sort of connection, splice, and check and clean the point. Otherwise I'm thinking the ignition switch.

It could seep into the starter and starter solenoid where the connection are, yes that could cause a problem, may want to take the starter out and bring it to a rebuild shop, have them check the starter over, have a new solenoid put on, or buy a new starter. Need to investigate where the oil is coming from.

Went under one more time during half time. There appears to be some sort of funnel thing being used to try to keep oil from getting on the starter. Directly above it is the oil filter. Is there an issue with the oil filter leaking?

I pulled off the cover for the bell housing and oil came out. It appeared to be about half full. It appears to be leaking from the rear main seal and the gasket for the oil pan is sticking out some in the back. The starter is soaked. I find it amazing that I had not one drop of oil on my driveway from the truck. I have a lot of work ahead of me and I have not replaced a rear main seal in 20+ years. I hope I don't come accross any more issues while repairing this one.

The truck is no longer leaking and has a new starter. Drove it around
last night with no issues. Got up to go to work and it is doing the
same thing. I did notice when I turn the key to start the anti-theft
system light is blinking. What all parts make up the anti-theft system
and where are they located?

The anti-theft system is a bitch, controlled by the computer. Has this light ben on before, and it is blinking when you turn the key? There is a guy on this sight who knows anti-theft systems, I can remember his total handle but I can look it up so you can go to his garage and leave him a message. Otherwise I would say the ignition switch, but that damn anti-theft may be interfering. Another thing you could do is post another question about the anti-theft to get some other opinions. I'll be right back.

Js08016 finally answered your question on the anti-theft, it makes sense to me, hope it helps....Otherwise if you have an extra $35 you could try and ignition switch, like I said, the anti-theft is a bitch.

08 Ranger 2.3 L won't start . Tapped solenoid and it started . Put new starter on and now nothing . Took starter back off an tested good . Battery is hot . Terminals clean , put on another ground stil...

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